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Ghent River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
A cozy living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Gravensteen Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Bavo Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Canal View

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with red bedding, a round table with a chair, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Canal View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Triple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a picture on the wall.

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Canal View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Triple Room, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite

A room with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.

Premium Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A double bed with a red blanket, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, a large bed with red bedding, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ghent River Hotel

Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Ghent River Hotel offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ghent River Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kraanlei. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Steps from Friday Market Square and Big Cannon
Ghent River Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Ghent River Hotel also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Ghent hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Ghent River
Ghent River Hotel
Hotel Ghent River
River Ghent
River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel
Ghent River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel Ghent

Ghent River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 837 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frits

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and staf and Gent is a very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bedding was exceptional, reception extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. Gym equipment a bit tired. Overall will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charussanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe hotel for tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a brilliant hotel - modern yet historic and very central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was rude when we arrived. Cool old room but the floors were noisy, so it was not ideal for kids. No hot water at all when getting ready one day. God breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Ghent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

YuFeng

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to river and lots of restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, located near the center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location with sight seeing spots all around. Would recommend this accommodation to anyone staying in Ghent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Good accommodations and very gentle service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benyhamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area of the hotel, the quietness of the hotel and the staff hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and well situated

Pretty hotel with spacious room that's two minutes walk from the main square.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staying here is a must

A very lovely charming Hotel in the heart of the city center close to fone restaurants shopping canals and Castle Gravensteen
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very good service, good location - value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a bit noisy outside our room on Friday night but great location, room and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in the heart of the city

What a lovely hotel in a great location in the very heart of the city. The staff were superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for visiting old as tea in Ghent, Belgium. Staff were very friendly and helpful.!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central hotel, very clean staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again, rooms cleaned every day! Can’t fault it at all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy hotel in a great position. Public parking close by. Staff didn't seem interested in supporting with your queries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, comfortable bed, good breakfast. What’s not to like!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but tucked back a block so was very quiet, even with a big festival going on. Staff was friendly and helpful - would recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Wonderful service in a fascinating building. Splenfidly located near Friday market.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024